{"id":9517,"date":"2016-11-27T14:34:33","date_gmt":"2016-11-27T14:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumarchives.tmsites.net\/index.php\/2016\/11\/27\/a-sad-day-today-bob-convertito-is-with-his-wife-in-heaven\/"},"modified":"2016-11-27T14:34:33","modified_gmt":"2016-11-27T14:34:33","slug":"a-sad-day-today-bob-convertito-is-with-his-wife-in-heaven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumarchives.tmsites.net\/index.php\/2016\/11\/27\/a-sad-day-today-bob-convertito-is-with-his-wife-in-heaven\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sad Day Today Bob Convertito is with his wife in Heaven"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nA sad today –<\/p>\n

\tOne of our Founders in Golden Touch and a close friend to all of us passed last night. <\/p>\n

\tBob we miss you and love you. Teach God with your Eagle Eye how to throw dice!<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dr Crapology on November 27, 2016, 3:12 pm<\/p>\n

Dom, thanks for posting. Rose and I are so sad to hear of Bob’s passing. He was such a great friend and mentor to all of us. He will be missed. Keep all of us posted concerning his funeral arrangements as they become available. <\/p>\n

\tRose and Doc<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> getagrip on November 27, 2016, 3:19 pm<\/p>\n

Very sad to hear. May he Rest In Peace.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Berto on November 27, 2016, 4:09 pm<\/p>\n

Aw, it hurts to hear that. Best to him and his, this is a sad day for all of us.<\/p>\n

\tedit: is someone writing an obituary? Any information on where to send flowers, gestures of good will or donations?<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Greenskeeper on November 27, 2016, 4:30 pm<\/p>\n

It’s been a tough year for me losing friends. I was fortunate enough to hang out with Bob, Pat and Janice for lunch at his favorite hang out during our last six visits before GTC class. He loved playing the ultimateX video poker slot.
\n\tOn my next visit to Vegas in a couple of weeks, I will go that place and play that same machine in his honor.
\n\tHe will be missed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on November 27, 2016, 4:33 pm<\/p>\n

I will try to keep all posted as soon as I get the details from his God-Son<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Jim T on November 27, 2016, 5:14 pm<\/p>\n

Truly a sad day . . . a true gentleman and true mentor in every sense of the word. You could feel yourself getting smarter about dice control and controlled shooting every time you spoke with him. May God illuminate his soul. Rest in Peace Bob.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Skinny on November 27, 2016, 5:27 pm<\/p>\n

So sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. May he Rest In peace with Miriam now. <\/p>\n

\tHe will be missed.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Skinny on November 27, 2016, 5:39 pm<\/p>\n

Dom asked me to post this. <\/p>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on November 27, 2016, 5:49 pm<\/p>\n

Thank you Skinny so much for doing that for me.<\/p>\n

\tHe was my friend and partner. He did so much for Golden Touch and for me personally. Words can’t say how much I miss him.<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> JawBones on November 27, 2016, 6:46 pm<\/p>\n

Monzell and I are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a mentor and a friend to all of us. He will be greatly missed. To all of the GTC instructors and family and especially to you, Dom, I am so sorry for your loss.<\/p>\n

\tWe will keep all of the GTC family and Bob’s family in our prayers. He will be deeply missed.<\/p>\n

\tPlease let us all know if there is anything we can do to help.<\/p>\n

\tDennis<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> SectionEight on November 27, 2016, 7:20 pm<\/p>\n

I’m stunned to hear this, and very saddened. Bobby had this wit, sarcastic and straight forward humor that I found very fun to take part in. His eye for dice control was like no other, he could spot issues in a heartbeat and guide one to resolution of the problem. To him it was a matter of fact, to the rest of us it was a gift.<\/p>\n

\tHe is wi Miriam and Bill now, rolling hard eights forever. The house edge is in his favor now.<\/p>\n

\tTake care Bobby – until we meet again…<\/p>\n

\tKind regards,
\n\tLee "Section Eight"<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> HardNine on November 27, 2016, 9:57 pm<\/p>\n

So sorry to hear about Bob. It was always great to be around him, and gatherings will be so different without him. I know he missed his wife dearly and I’m sure they’re celebrating their reunion.<\/p>\n

\tDon<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Stinger on November 27, 2016, 10:58 pm<\/p>\n

Shocked and deeply saddened…<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on November 27, 2016, 11:02 pm<\/p>\n

For those of you that asked:<\/p>\n

\tLesko and Polke Funeral Home
\n\t1209 Post Road
\n\tfairfield, CT 06824<\/p>\n

\t203-256-8988<\/p>\n

\tWake (visitation) is Tuesday 4-8<\/p>\n

\tFuneral is Wednesday morning time to be determined – St Lawrence Parish in Shelton CT – 505 Shelton Ave – Shelton, CT<\/p>\n

\tIn lieu of flowers – donation to St Judes Children’s hospital<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Set44 on November 28, 2016, 2:22 am<\/p>\n

Sad to hear Mr. Finesse has left us, but he will be with his beloved Bride, and running the big game in the sky. I am amazed how much I learned from Bob during multiple Tune-Ups. I had the unique experience in Tunica of just the two of us spending over an hour together just talking, sharing, and learning about our backgrounds. His physical difficulties are over and he is with Miriam whom he missed greatly.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Chuckman on November 28, 2016, 2:27 am<\/p>\n

I was fortunate enough to play with Mr Finesse a number of times in the northeast.<\/p>\n

\tThe thing that I remember most about Bob was that he listened and remembered. If you had a conversation with him about a family member or a job, the next time he saw you he would ask about them or it. That showed he cared abut us not just as students but as people. <\/p>\n

\tI share the sadness of those here and offer my condolences to those who knew him better than I.<\/p>\n

\tWhile it is a loss for us, he is truly in a better place with those he loves.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> DoughBoy on November 28, 2016, 2:57 am<\/p>\n

Yep, sad to hear it. Great teacher and kind man. R.I.P Bob<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> The WoW Man on November 28, 2016, 3:05 pm<\/p>\n

RIP Bob.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> CTShooter on November 28, 2016, 3:38 pm<\/p>\n

Tippy-toes and I are very saddened by this news. Bob was a mentor and friend. We enjoyed swapping stories and playing craps with Bob, Rose, and Doc after the last AC class. He made the craps world a better place by freely sharing his knowledge. He will be missed \ud83d\ude41<\/p>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on November 28, 2016, 4:07 pm<\/p>\n

Thanks for posting this pic.<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> TheUsualSuspect on November 28, 2016, 4:44 pm<\/p>\n

Bob’s passing is a great loss for his friends and the GTC family. He will be watching us from the best camera position in the sky, and I can hear him tell Miriam, "that last shot should have had a little more arc on it." Rest in peace my friend. TheUsualSuspect, SemperFi, carry on<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> brothelman on November 28, 2016, 5:28 pm<\/p>\n

Thank you BOB for all the help, I will miss you.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> TP1 on November 29, 2016, 12:55 am<\/p>\n

My condolences for Bob (Mr. Finesse) he was a very good man and teacher<\/p>\n

\tRIP<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> ColorUp on November 29, 2016, 1:23 am<\/p>\n

A sad day –<\/p>\n

\tBob,<\/p>\n

\tI will truly miss you.<\/p>\n

\tGood friend and teacher.<\/p>\n

\tColorUp<\/p>\n

\tJohn B<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Butcher on November 29, 2016, 2:31 am<\/p>\n

It is a sad day indeed. I can hear him now, scolding the angels for not practicing their grip enough. Rest in peace Bob.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Chevy on November 29, 2016, 2:57 am<\/p>\n

I was fortunate enough to have a tune up with Bob a couple of years ago. Since then he remembered exactly what we discussed and he asked me about it each time we were able to see each other. I agree he had an Eagle Eye for the throw but his teaching on the grip was amazing.<\/p>\n

\tI will miss Bob. I know he and Bill are looking down and smiling saying ".. look what we did!!!"<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> FourTen on November 29, 2016, 4:24 am<\/p>\n

RIP Bob. You’ll be missed by all of us.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Carey1001 on November 29, 2016, 3:29 pm<\/p>\n

Rest in Peace ..THANKS for the help. YOU WILL REMENBER.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Mr.PiP on November 29, 2016, 3:59 pm<\/p>\n

My condolences to the GTC and the Convertito family. I am honored to have met and be a student of Bob’s DC wisdom during the October 2016 session in AC. I read of Bob’s accomplishments in the published books. As a commitment to the DC art and dedication to Bob’s contributions, on my throwing station, I shall keep an electronic candle turned on (tea light) during my practice sessions for the next 5 months. <\/p>\n

\tBob, the future generation of DC will make you proud.<\/p>\n

\t– Mr. PiP<\/p>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Jumbotron Ron on November 29, 2016, 9:04 pm<\/p>\n

From ’05 in the Taj in AC to playing and laughing in Vegas Bob was my guy. Just a guy who I loved to be around. I was privelidged to play, laugh, joke, talk family and , Baseball and share a cigar with a great man, my paisan, I would smile every time I saw him. He always made me feel like part of the family. I love him and he will be greatly missed by me and anybody who had the privelidge to meet him. RIP my friend. We’ll all get together again for a hard way feast in heaven. 2 the rest of the GTC family life is short so just know that I love a lot of you guys and thankful that I got the chance to be a part of this and meet great people and friends all around the world. <\/p>\n

\tRip Buddy, give your wife a big kiss in heaven, I know you will<\/p>\n

\tYour buddy
\n\tJumbotron Ron<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> SevenTimesSeven on December 1, 2016, 3:58 am<\/p>\n

Bob is having a well deserved rest.
\n\tMay God rest his soul.
\n\tMany of us on this forum are at the age period when
\n\twe may go to see St Peter, too, any day.
\n\t7×7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> Dominator on December 1, 2016, 12:02 pm<\/p>\n

All the instructors in Golden Touch want to thank everyone for their condolences. At Bob’s viewing I saw so many of his students come, some that drove over 4.5 hours to say their goodbyes and to talk about some remembrances. It was a very touching experience for me. <\/p>\n

\tIt showed that we at Golden Touch have built a real family or people that are all good people. It warms my heart that we all get together at times of sorrow and times of rejoicing. <\/p>\n

\tI am very proud of everyone in Golden Touch and I will always have your back!<\/p>\n

\tDom<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Dr Crapology on December 1, 2016, 12:30 pm<\/p>\n

Dom,<\/p>\n

\tYour comments certainly warmed our hearts as we read your comments this morning. Yes Golden Touch is a family and all of us have been touched by Bob. We was an inspiration to all of us. Bob will always live in our hearts. <\/p>\n

\tRose and Doc<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Posted by:<\/strong> Philham on December 1, 2016, 9:24 pm<\/p>\n

Condolences to his family. I met Bob over ten years ago and he was an excellent instructor and a great person. He will be sorely missed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Posted by:<\/strong> OneMoonCircles on December 5, 2016, 6:10 am<\/p>\n

Very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. We had a talk the last time I saw him concerning our late spouses and connected in a special way. I will miss him too.<\/p>\n

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